I Am Dismayed and Shocked by What I Hear About Stuttering Therapy By Lori Melnitsky, Speech-Language Pathologist, Specialist in Stuttering and Person Who Stutters As both a speech-language pathologist and someone who has lived with stuttering, I am deeply dismayed and honestly shocked by the stories I continue to hear from clients and families about their past experiences with stuttering therapy. The latest is a 17 year old who was told to not try speech therapy, rather strug

What Makes My Private Stuttering Therapy Sessions Different When people find All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy, they’re often...

By Lori Melnitsky, Speech-Language Pathologist and Person Who Stutters Stuttering is more than just repeating sounds or getting stuck on...

Here are strategies for managing speaking fear in social situations , especially if you stutter and feel paralyzed by fear: It takes...

By Lori Melnitsky, MA CC-SLP, Stuttering Specialist, Person who Stutter For people who stutter, the conversation around acceptance...

by Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP For most of my life, I wanted just one thing: fluency . I started stuttering when I was around 4 years old,...

What is Cluttering? Cluttering is when speech feels too fast, jumbled, or disorganized , making it hard for others to understand  you....

Stuttering can be a frustrating and isolating experience, especially for teenagers navigating school, friendships, and everyday...

For many years, I have dedicated my career to helping people who stutter find their voice and speak with confidence. As someone who has...

By Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, stuttering specialist and person who stutters Being a teenager is hard enough—but being a teenager who...

Stuttering is more than just a speech difference; it can significantly impact career opportunities, professional growth, and workplace...

Is Stuttering the Same as Cluttering? Understanding the Differences Stuttering and cluttering are two speech disorders that are often...

Stuttering is one of the most puzzling speech disorders because it isn’t consistent. Many people who stutter experience moments of...

The Day I Decided I had to Speak Up. By Lori Melnitsky I remember the moment vividly—the tightness in my chest, the racing thoughts,...

Is It Stuttering or Word-Finding Difficulty? Understanding the Differences Many people experience disruptions in their speech, but not...

Breaking Barriers: Supporting Adults Who Stutter Stuttering is often associated with childhood, but many adults continue to navigate the...

Who is it for? Children ages 3 to 7 who Stutter and Parents who can be involved in therapy progress: Many of the principles can be used...

How to Overcome Speaking Fear: Practical Tips for Building Confidence Public speaking can be daunting. Whether you're preparing for a...

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful relationships, career advancement, and personal growth. Whether you're trying to...

As a mother to two older daughters, one who stuttered briefly as a young child and the other who has ADHD and dyslexia, I understand the...